Opinion

The BBB's guide to giving end-of-year tips to service professionals

Tipping this year can be difficult with rising costs, but the Better Business Bureau believes giving extra can go a long way.

Dec 28, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

October election may upend the fortunes of B.C.'s political parties.

Dec 28, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.

Dec 27, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A ladder that's really hard to climb

Dec 27, 2023 2:06 AM Read more >

Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

North Shore swimmers should be making more use of the on-site showers prior to dipping, this reader says

Dec 26, 2023 11:58 AM Read more >

Opinion: Working with communities to provide more housing

Port Moody–Coquitlam MLA Rick Glumac believes housing, especially for people in growing cities, needs to be "in tandem" with community needs.

Dec 26, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Minter: Cut flowers — and understanding their healing effects

Cut flowers are the "new hugs" as they often trigger "feel-good" hormones, explains master gardener Brian Minter.

Dec 26, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Comment: B.C. Ferries needs to find a new way of thinking

The public has been asked for ideas on what to do with the former buffet space on the large B.C. Ferries vessels. A better question might what ferry service riders would like to see in 10 years.

Dec 26, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Comment: Let U.S. shipyards build for the Royal Canadian Navy

The navy now relies on its 12 Halifax class frigates, which are approaching the end of their 30-year operational life but must stay in service for another 15 years because their replacements are behind schedule and over budget.

Dec 26, 2023 3:45 AM Read more >

Letter: Burquitlam is a constant messy construction zone

A letter writer said it's accepted that developments will continue in the Coqutilam neighbourhood.

Dec 25, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >